pets on planes

Weekend what we’re reading: Kitten freezes on Delta, charm school for customer service, lost-luggage suits

by Charlie Leocha on February 6, 2011

Kitten freezes to death on Delta, Delta mandates charm school for customer service representatives, airlines are facing lost-luggage suits for non-performance of delivery duties after charging for the service

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Snakes on a plane, the sequel: Airlines turn to pets as a revenue source

by Janice Hough on June 22, 2009

Well, snakes might be a bit of a stretch, but you never know. As cash-strapped airlines seek new ways of making money from passengers, two airlines having turned to enticing people to travel with the family pet.

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They don’t throw drunken tantrums, but they still pay more to fly

by Janice Hough on January 30, 2009

The combination of a slow travel season and a down economy have led to some incredible fares — unless you’re a dog or cat. Your domestic round-trip fare is $350 on United Airlines, no matter what your human companion pays. Janice Hough wonders why.

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